97, Lot: 219. Estimate $200. Sold for $195. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ISLAMIC DYNASTIES. Artuqids of Mardin. Najm al-Din Alpi. 1152-1176. Æ Dirhem (33 mm, 16.40 gm). Confronted Hellenistic style heads (Gemini), legend citing Alpi / Virgin crowning Byzantine emperor (Mercury in exaltation), legend citing Alpi. S/S 28; Edhem 31; Album 1827.3. Good VF, dark green patina. Attractive example of this popular type. 

From the Garth R. Drewry Collection.